The record, 21 avril 1999, Supplément 1

Brome County NEW Wednesday, April 21, 1999 ROÇH ER VALUERES ¦inch 450-242-2544 Specialized General Contractor Excavation, hydraulic rock breaker, demolition, foundation, septic system, drainage, artificial ponds all sizes, public and private roads, landscaping, aggregate, top soil, bulk transport.The Largest Circulation Weekly in Brome — Missisquoi Farnham welcomes author of The Big Green House Akhtar Naraghi’s works bring messages of tolerance CAROLINE KEHNE/CORRESPONDENT — Dr.Akhtar Naraghi.Women in these books are always strong characters.’ By Caroline Kehne Record Correspondent Farnham Farnham Elementary School students and staff received a visit by author, poet and scholar Akhtar Naraghi, who read passages from her critically-acclaimed children’s work, The Big Green House._ Students listened intently as Dr.Naraghi read from her novel about life as seen through the eyes of a young girl as she migrates from her native Iran to Germany and finally, to Canada.In the recently published sequel, Blue Curtains, Naraghi picks up where The Big Green House ends, following her heroine through graduate school and adulthood.“The Big Green House is about the search for identity,” explained Naraghi to the Farnham students.“The narrator begins as a five-year-old and grows throughout the novel, which is told as a series of short stories.” The novel explores the themes of death, poverty and the search for female identity, as seen through a child’s eyes.Naraghi said that the novel, which was nominated for the 1995 QSPELL Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction took over 10 years to write.Her protagonist, a young woman, remains resilient when faced with adversity.In fact, her stories are deliberate in their portrayal of strong, resourceful female figures who must bridge the transition from traditional and modern societies.SEE AUTHOR, PAGE 10 rpi * 1 heatre Lac Brome set to pick new location Board has three options By Maurice Crossfield he board of directors is expected to make a final decision this weekend on where Theatre Lac Brome will spend the coming years.“What we’re aiming to get is a place that is not only a theatre, but an arts centre as well,” said Tom Wood, president of Theatre Lac Brome.“That would be true no matter what location we go for.” Last fall, Theatre Lac Brome announced it longer wanted to rent the theatre behind the Knowlton Pub and was looking for a new location.In the following months, public meetings were held and three main options emerged: • Purchase the existing building from Knowlton Pub owner Gerry Wood.The theatre building would then have to be severed from the pub and renovated.• Purchase The Tannery on Lakeside from Chris Severs.Renovations are needed to the 161-year-old building.• Build a new arts and cultural building on land donated by Mayor Homer Blackwood.The theatre would be located on Knowlton Road, next to the Knowl-banks retirement home.“Each one does need a minor re-zoning,” said Wood.“But I am told that it would be possible, otherwise we would not have had these locations on the agenda.” The location of the theatre has caused much discussion and debate in the community.Some, including Gerry Wood and Chris Severs, have said moving the theatre away from the downtown core would be bad for both Knowlton and the theatre.Included in the debate have been ideas on how to increase the use of whichever location is chosen.In recent years, the professional theatre has only been active for between eight and 12 weeks per year, while amateur performances span about another three months.“The building is used too little during the year,” Wood said.“ftpIOMBUrtm COWANSVILLE*KNOWLTON*FARNHAM*GRANBY Stone qptccetta V" POÊLERIE C.B.G.stoves.fireplaces FURNISHINGS 241 Albert Cowansville Tel: 266-1444 43^|lr^fc V* yv OPEN EVERYDAY Monday - Sunday 8:00 â.m.- 10:00 p.m.250 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton 243-6155 ^ULTIMA LABRECQUE ROY, YELLE Inc.ASSURANCE ET SERVICES FINANCIERS 106 Church St.Cowansville Tel.(450) 263-0110 Fax 450-263-6485 1-800-465-4230 / DERAGON AUTO CITE INC.I LINCOLN 317 PRINCIPALE, COWANSVILLE 266-0101 page 2 Wednesday, April 21, 1999 Brome County N i as X£ an All You Can Eat French Toast Pan- door prizes, vendors as well as specta- Books, shoes, boots, lamps, furniture, April 20 & 27 Military Whist at the I.O.O.F.Hall in Knowlton at 7:30 p.m.Prizes, refreshments.All welcome! April 21 Horizon Pour Elle fund-raiser conference It’s Possible To Be Rich by Mrs.Andrée Jette, psychologist to be held at Auberge des Carrefours, 111 place J.J.Bertrand, Cowansville at 7 p.m.Sponsored by Andre Harbec, Financial Councelor, Merrill Lynch Canada Inc.members of FCPE.Tickets: $10, 776-1406 also at the door.Profits go to battered women.Details: 266-0550.April 22 Registration for Sculpture I and II, Landscape Drawing Drawing and Painting and Fiber Art at Bishop’s Knowlton Centre, 235 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton from 1 - 6 p.m.Information 242-1518.April 22 & 23 Rummage sale sponsored by the Mystic UCW at the Old Schoolhouse, Mystic.April 22, 1 - 4 p.m.and April 23, 6 - 8 p.m.All welcome! April 24 The Royal Canadian Legion Cowansville will hold a Steak Barbecue (Chef Bob) & Dance at 120 Davignon St., Cowansville.Supper, 6 - 7:15 p.m.$10 per person, tickets in advance or at the door, $12.Dance at 8 p.m.with orchestra Silverado, $3.per person.Details: 263-3543.Everyone welcome! Open House sponsored by P.R.R.P.Abercom, 11 Church St., West, Abercorn from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Crafts by the roomful plus special quilts, hand knit sweaters.Grandma’s corner full of old lace, linens etc.Something for everyone.Proceeds for local charities.Details: Pa- ansville, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Admission: $4 per person.The players will be honoured to serve you.The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #158, 2 Curley St., Sutton will hold a Western Breakfast, All You Can Eat, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Admission: $5 per person, children under 10 yrs., $2.50.A1 welcome! Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Youth Group at Dunham United Church, 11:30 a.m.Ham, pancakes, hash browns, pure maple syrup! Admission: $4, $2, under 10 jars.Everyone welcome! April 27 Artistic Exposition ‘99 at B.M.P.Hospital, 950 Principale, Cowansville (Main Entrance), 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.Great variety of exhibits; painting, sculptures, weaving, glass art, interior decorating, clothes, food etc.Tickets will be sold for drawing of four art pieces of your choice valued at $50- $100.Everyone welcome! April 29, 30 & May 1 Annual spring rummage sale at Creek United Church, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton.Receiving items on April 27 & 28, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.A large variety of items on sale for very low prices! April 29 sale, noon - 8 p.m„ April 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.and May 1 features $1 a bag, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.May 1 Giant flea market at St.Luke’s Church, Waterloo.Vendors wanted.Tables $10.Also Mother’s Day Dinner, May 8.Honour Mom! Tickets: $12, adults, $7, children.Details: 539-0278, 539-1723, 539-0545 or 539-1964.Massey-Vanier Fitness Fair fund-raiser to be held in the cafeteria from 9 a.m.- noon.Support your student and their cause.Funds to use as they see fit! Details: 242-1809, 242-2656 or 243-6449.Benefit Mother’s Day Dance to be held at Waterloo Elementary School, Waterloo from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.Entertainment with ‘The Flyers’.Wear your dancing shoes! Bar on premises.18 yrs.or older.Advanced tickets: $6 or $8 at the door.Details: 539-0162, 539-4418 or 539-3578.Final Jeunesses Musicales du Canada Concert at Emmanuel United Church, Cowansville at 8 p.m.The talented Lauréat David Jalbert will perform in a piano solo presentation.Tickets available at Epicerie Le Tournesol, Sud St., Comité de la Culture office, 225 Principale, Chocolaterie Henquin, Sutton.$12, adults, $10, 60 plus, $5, students.For reservations or details: 263-6666.Fund-raising Auction sponsored by the Knowlton Pony Club at 477 Knowlton Road (next to the Dépanneur Rouge) at 9 a.m.until all goods are sold.Variety of merchandise including antiques and furniture.Details: Debbie Rogers at 243-5746.May 2 Prayer & Praise Service at St.Paul’s Anglican Church, Knowlton at 7:30 p.m.Evie Johnston-Main will speak on the “Holy Spirit in Haiti”.Come and be ministered to.All welcome! May 3 Annual Luncheon of the Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley at Auberge West Brome, 128 Route 139, West Brome at 11:30 a.m.Guest Speaker: Dr.Charles R.Scriver.Topic: “Human Genetics: Voyage of Discovery for Every Citizen”.Tickets: $18, members, $20, non-members.Information and reservations for this Wed.to Fri., 1:30-6 p.m., Sat.9 -11:30 a.m.Surprise sale.Everybody welcome! May 7 20 Years of Talented Townshippers at Massey-Vanier High School, 429 de la Ri-vere, Cowansville.A musical celebration featuring the Knowlton Harmony Band, Sunshine Productions, Harris & Mendi-eta, the Knowlton Players’ “Annie”, the Rainbow Cloggers and David Francey.Tickets: $7 adults/$3 children.20th Anniversary fund-raiser for Townshippers’ Association.Details: (450) 263-4422 or (819) 566-5717.May 22 Annual flea market fund-raiser at the Robinson Residence, 738 Main St., Cowansville, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Tables and space available.To reserve call:(450) 263-4404.Rain date June 5.Donations of useable items accepted.ARTS CALENDAR April 23 Butler Elementary Instrumental Ensemble & Choir presents The Granny Awards A Musical Fairy Tale Revue at Butler Elementary School, Bedford at 7 p.m.Also featured, the Cowansville Community Choir plus local talent.Adults: $5, children, $3.Refreshments available at intermission.Bake sale table.Tickets available at the door and at the Bedford Pizzeria.Details: (450) 248-2090.April 29,30 & May 1 Heroes’ Players present their Special 20th Anniversary Production of Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring, directed by Daniel Lapointe at Heroes’ School, 317 South St., Cowansville, 7:30 p.m.A zany comedy featuring 14 of He- tricia Lahue 538-1529.April 25 The Royal Canadian Legion Sunday Softball League Ball Players invite you to OUT OF TOWNERS (English) pTj Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 7:00 p.m.Sat, Sun.: 1:00 p.m.ELIZABETH (English) Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs.: 9:00 p.m.UJ Sat, Sun.: 3:00 p.m.From Apr.23rd-April 29th Fgiintp; 2§.2~59Qfl.$4.50 Chartered Accountants Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Individuals and Corporations Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Serving the Eastern Townships community for over 35 years.COWANSVILLE KNOWLTON 127 Principale St.Suite 105 339 Knowlton Rd.(450) 263-4123 (450) 243-5021 General Partnership (819) 346-0333 164-A Queen St.Suite 1 SALES • SERVICE • REPAIR (all models) *P